By what number should we multiply $\frac{-8}{13}$ so that the product may be $24 $?

To do: Find the number which if added to $\frac{-8}{13}$ so we get $24$

Solution:

Let’s call this unknown number  $x$ .

$ \frac{-8}{13}x=24$

Dividing both sides of this equation by  $\frac{-8}{13}$ , we get:

$x=24\div\frac{-8}{13}$

$x=24\times\frac{-13}{8}$

$x=3\times-13$                       [$8\times3=24$]

$x= -39$

Therefore, the value of $x$ is $-39$

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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